The King of Akkad is Akkad's head of state and absolute monarch. He serves as the head of the Akkadian monarchy — the House of Sin. The King is called the Great Gatekeeper of the Luxurious Ziggurat of Akkad. The title signifies Akkad's jurisdiction over the Luxurious Ziggurat of Akkad (commonly referred to simply as the Great Ziggurat). In less formal situations, the king is referred to as His Majesty of the Federal Kingdom of Akkad, His Majesty of Akkad or simply His Majesty.